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Navigating Change Using Culture As Your Northstar

In a world of constant disruption, discover how embracing change as a catalyst for growth—guided by a strong corporate culture—can position your company to thrive. Michael Ballantyne knows what it takes to build companies that make the most of any market conditions. Michael’s leadership story, at the helm of TOK Commercial for nearly two decades, will offer actionable insights for business leaders looking to build resilient and thriving companies. He will discuss how to embrace change as a catalyst for growth by evolving business best practices to stay ahead in a dynamic market. The presentation will provide a strategic framework for positioning a company for sustainable growth, even amid disruption. A recurring theme will be the critical role of corporate culture, demonstrating how to transform it from a mere concept into a value-add model for talent retention and
acquisition, ensuring your company’s most valuable asset—its people—is a key driver of change and ultimately, success.

Michael will be joined by Kristi Larson, TOK’s Director of Operations, and Taylor Hill, the firm’s Market Research Manager. The team will reveal how TOK’s commitment to data and research offers the firm a competitive advantage in every market. As a special highlight, the team will share exclusive samples of data and analysis on the latest commercial market trends for the Boise MSA.

About the Speakers

Michael Ballantyne

Michael Ballantyne is the Managing Partner of TOK Commercial, the largest full-service commercial real estate firm in the region, bringing over 30 years of experience in land acquisition, disposition, and investment brokerage. He has completed over $649 million in transactions, and has represented a wide range of clients from CenterCal Properties to Micron Technology. Beyond his professional achievements, Michael has a strong record of community leadership, having chaired the boards for organizations such as the St. Alphonsus Board and leading the Salvation Army’s recent Capital Campaign.

Kristi Larson

Kristi Larson has been with TOK Commercial since 2006, and a partner in the company since 2016. Kristi was promoted to Director of Operations in 2022. In this position, she is tasked with overseeing day to day operations for the Brokerage and Property Management support teams. Her role coordinates efforts amongst departments and teams to produce smoother workflow and more effective business processes. She also serves on TOK’s leadership team, tasked with contributing to the company’s overall vision and goals.

Taylor Hill

Taylor Hill joined TOK Commercial in 2018. During her tenure with the firm, she has served as a Front Desk Admin, Research Assistant and Research Analyst and currently holds the position of Research Manager, leading a team of four. In this capacity, she is responsible for directing the company’s research services, which includes overseeing database management, market research, and preparing market reports. In 2023, Taylor was awarded TOK’s Outstanding Service award for her exceptional work and contributions to the firm’s success.